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Home automation systems are all about equipping your home with devices that can be monitored and controlled remotely via your computer, smart phone or tablet devices app. This includes climate control, energy management, digital thermostats, wireless lighting, video surveillance cameras, home appliances, door lock and more. All these features together save you time, money as well as energy resources.
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You can now control the climate of you domestic environment including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, remotely via your computer, smart phone or tablet devices. Home automation's climate control feature may also include the use of an adjustable Internet-connected thermostat. A lot of time can be saved as you can now remotely adjust your temperature preferences on hourly or seasonal basis and keep your home's environment the way you feel comfortable. You can also remotely switch your air conditioner or heater on and off even when you are away from home.
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You get control over the most regularly used home appliances like iron, oven, etc. You may either program devices to work automatically such as scheduling your coffee maker to brew a coffee every morning so that you get your drink when you wake up on a set time. You can also remotely check on your appliances to ensure that nothing is left on to prevent accidents. Even if your daughter forgets to turn the oven off, you can remotely turn it off before it leads to a blast in the kitchen. With alerts for every unusual activity, you can rest assured of the times when you forget to turn off the iron or the geyser.
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Overall, home automation app can help you monitor and control almost everything in your domestic environment to save you both money and time and to bring you peace of mind. Being de-stressed from worries about whether everything is right at home or not, you can concentrate on work and experience an enhanced productivity at work. This will indeed help you in taking out a few free hours for yourself every day.


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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-495?page=comments#action_12445317 ] Christian d'Heureuse commented on DERBY-495: -------------------------------------------- COALESCE is an important function and should be documented. In ISO/IEC 9075, the syntax for COALESCE is COALESCE ( expression [,expression].... ) but Derby currently does not allow COALESCE with a single argument. As long as this is not fixed, the syntax documentation should be COALESCE ( expression, expression [,expression].... ) In ISO 9075-2, COALESCE is defined as: COALESCE (V1, V2) is equivalent to the following <case specification>: CASE WHEN V1 IS NOT NULL THEN V1 ELSE V2 END COALESCE (V1, V2, ..., Vn), for n ≥ 3, is equivalent to the following <case specification>: CASE WHEN V1 IS NOT NULL THEN V1 ELSE COALESCE (V2, ..., Vn) END This could be used for the documentation. I wouldn't document that "VALUE is another name for the COALESCE function" in Derby, because thats an "inheritance" from DB2 and not part of the SQL standard. > COALESCE > -------- > > Key: DERBY-495 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-495 > Project: Derby > Issue Type: Bug > Components: Documentation > Affects Versions: 10.0.2.0 > Environment: n/a > Reporter: Paul Jenkins > Priority: Minor > > The COALESCE function has been implemeted since 10.0.2.0 (at least) but isn't documented. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Soft, lacy and oh-so feminine. This lacy pattern from Rowan Yarn whispers yummy!
Rowan Fine Lace
1 pair 2⁄4mm (no 12) (US 2) needles
31 sts and 48 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 2⁄4mm (US2) needles.
Completed scarf measures 14 cm (5 1⁄2ins) by 176 cm (69 ins).
sL2togK = slip 2 sts as though to K2tog; sL2togP = slip 2 sts as
though to P2tog tbl; p2sso = pass 2 slipped sts over.
First section
Using 2⁄4mm (US 2) needles cast on 44 sts.
Work in patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yfwd, K2, sL2togK, K1, p2sso, K2, yfwd, K7, rep
from * to last st, K1.
Row 2: K1, *P8, yrn, P1, sL2togP, P1, p2sso, P1, yrn, P1, rep from *
to last st, K1.
Row 3: K1, *K2, yfwd, sL2togK, K1, p2sso, yfwd, K9, rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 4: K1, *yrn, P2, sL2togP, P1, p2sso, P2, yrn, P7, rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 5: K1, *K8, yfwd, K1, sL2togK, K1, p2sso, K1, yfwd, K1, rep
from * to last st, K1.
Row 6: K1, *P2, yrn, sL2togP, P1, p2sso, yrn, P9, rep from * to last
st, K1.
These 6 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until work meas approx 88 cm, ending after patt row 6
and with RS facing for next row.**
Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.
Second section
Work as given for first section to **.
Join sections
Join last rows of both sections by either grafting the 2 sets of sts
together, or by casting off both sets of sts together.
Trinny Scarf
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
Soft Lacy Scarf
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Yeah, you know you've done it. Played along to your favorite rocking guitar solo, I mean. From air guitar competitions to a softball bat jam along to your team's walk up songs, guitars do and have been known to rock. We took it to our admin team to find out what solo riffs rock their socks.
What's a song with a wicked guitar solo?
Larry, Program & Administrative Assistant
I'm more of a saxophone solo guy, so this is actually hard. Probably I Cross My Heart by The Spinners and You Keep Me Hanging On by The Supremes.
Lorena, Program Manager
American Girl, Tom Petty & The Hearbreakers
Ivy, Finance & Operations Manager
Thunder & Lightning
Jessica, Executive Director
More Than A Feeling, Boston
Beverly, Individual Giving Manager
Little Wing, Jimi Hendrix
Laurie, Institutional Giving Manager
More like an interlude or riff than a solo, but wicked nonetheless: Deerhoof, Spirit Ditties of No Tone
Anne, Program & Communications Manager
I have always loved and know all the nuances of Candy by The President's of the United States of America. And just because I'm listening to it right now When My Train Pulls In, Gary Clark Jr. is really rocking it!
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Obviously, where art has it over life is in the matter of editing. Life can be seen to suffer from a drastic lack of editing. It stops too quick, or else it goes on too long. Worse, its pacing is erratic. Some chapters are little more than a few sentences in length, while others stretch into volumes. Life, for all its raw talent, has little sense of structure. It creates amazing textures, but it can't be counted on for snappy beginnings or good endings either. Indeed, in many cases no ending is provided at all.
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Dear St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Parish Website Visitors:
Last Wednesday 2/2 everyone had an opportunity to stay home and watch the blizzard go by! There was no mass at OLIH that morning and people took the day to dig out. Since then it has been a bit cold as well. But then it is Iowa and it is winter and February.
I did get out to have a home mass at Tracy Deutmeyer and Matt Edwards home on NW 26th Street. It was great to celebrate with them and to talk about St. Luke's. I had the chance to celebrate Reconciliation on Saturday afternoon before the 5:00 pm mass and to be the celebrant at the weekend masses while Deacon Jeff did the homilies. I am certainly becoming more familiar with your celebrations at OLIH. I enjoyed commissioning the new Stephen Ministers at the 8:30 am Sunday Mass. That Sunday evening, I did accept an invitation to enjoy the Super Bowl and cheer for the Packers. Of course there was good food for football.
During the day on Sunday, Fr. Steve returned and had to face all his email, snail mail and voice mail. That can be the hardest part of traveling. On Monday 2/7 at 5:30 pm, there was another meeting of new St. Luke's parishioners at the Rectory basement temporary office. A good group attended to talk about things that have been done so far and the kinds of things that need to begin happening. Interest in a Membership Committee, a Welcoming Committee, a Liturgy Committee, a Finance Committee and a committee to plan a large gathering on Sunday early evening on March 6 began to be identified. Our next meeting is set for Wednesday 2/16 7:00 pm in the OLIH Rectory basement.
On Tuesday 2/8, I was able to confirm with Ankeny Schools the use of the Ashland Ridge Elementary School for Mass beginning potentially as early as March 13. Mark your calendars. That evening Bob and Kathy Lickteig hosted Mass at their home on Westwinds Blvd. A nice, large group sang and celebrated well. There was a nice discussion held afterward about the future of St. Luke's. The chocolate chip cookies were great!
Today 2/9 I had my first conversation with a parishioner about someone from St. Luke's that wants to be in the RCIA. Several parents to be have already asked me about baptizing their children when they would be born. It would appear that St. Luke's parish life is developing very quickly! Let me know if you would like to help with RCIA.
Today I also had lunch with representatives of an architectural firm and a contracting company telling me of what they could do to help St. Luke's even in these early days. They will share what other new parishes have done and the process they used in their earliest days.
I do encourage you to send in your registration sheets for St. Luke's. Many of you took them home from OLIH. You can also find them on St. Luke's web site. We need a permanent record in case the parish census software would ever go down. We can now set up automatic withdrawal from your account for financial support of St. Luke's. Forms are available at the OLIH office or at my basement office.
The two Rectory basement meetings and the two home masses have been great times to talk and to get excited about what can be for St. Luke's. If you would like to host a home mass please let me know and I am sure a time can be arranged. You are welcome to come to the Wednesday 2/16 7:00 pm meeting in the Rectory basement to listen to what has happened so far and to be part of what needs to be done. In the meantime, be blessed. Pick up one of the St. Luke the Evangelist Prayer Book Markers and use it to pray for us all.
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FRANKFORT — The General Assembly will produce a slim, workable budget for the state that probably will not give raises to teachers or state employees, House Speaker Greg Stumbo said Friday.
"I don't know of anybody who is getting a raise in this economy," Stumbo said during his weekly news conference with Senate President David Williams.
Stumbo and Williams stressed that they have "not reached an accord" on the final budget.
"Government employees from top to bottom — whether they are in education or anywhere else — cannot be expected to be completely insulated from the situation that we find ourselves in economically," Williams said.
Legislators are trying to address an expected $1.5 billion shortfall in the state budget over the next two years.
Both Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, and Williams, R-Burkesville, expressed doubt that the legislature will respond to Gov. Steve Beshear's letter Thursday to House members, asking them to revisit his proposal to allow video lottery terminals at Kentucky racetracks. The proposed budget assumed $780 million in gaming revenues over the next two years.
Stumbo said the governor has the right to push gambling but that he didn't read the letter.
Williams, who opposes expanded gambling, said Beshear's letter was confrontational.
"I think that's what his approach is going to be — trying to alienate the public as far as the legislature is concerned.
"He's made certain statements to members of the legislature that if he doesn't get expanded gaming when we leave here he's going to continue to blame any cuts or efficiencies contained in the budget on the legislature and call us back immediately (for a special session)."
Williams called Beshear "a one-trick pony" for his focus on expanded gambling and said a freshman economics student could have come up with a better budget.
Kerri Richardson, a spokeswoman for Beshear, said the budget debate isn't about gambling.
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Stumbo also said Beshear is not fairly characterizing a possible legislative plan to rely on more federal stimulus dollars to balance the budget. The governor called it "a hope and a prayer."
He said it's realistic to expect Congress to extend stimulus funding for another six months.
Williams agreed, adding that it "wouldn't be prudent" to expect more than six additional months of federal dollars.
Stumbo said lawmakers are focusing on how they can best spend the dollars available to them.
He said they are looking at "a whole spectrum of things," including personal service contracts, the number of employees in state government and agencies' spending.
Stumbo said there will be no tax changes this year to deal with the budget.
Williams said he does not think Beshear will ever participate in enacting tax reform because of his push for expanded gambling.


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Enjoy a well-deserved holiday in the valley, away from hectic everyday life, with wonderful mountain views and plenty of healthy mountain air and sun from morning through to evening.
The hut has already achieved the grand old age of 300. Originally, the Poltenalm stood in Tyrol. It was carefully dismantled and reconstructed in Saalbach, taking great care to retain its historic heritage, character, and architecture. Its original hut character is still present, with its rustic, genuine features, various different types of wood, dark wooden beams, low door mantles, wooden floors, ancient walls, typical wood-burning stove, traditional banquette seating area, a creaky staircase, and cosy bedrooms. Typical accessories from bygone years adorn the walls, harking back to farmers' lives of yesteryear. The wood-burning stoves in the lobby area and kitchen create a wonderfully romantic atmosphere for cosy evenings together.
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The wood-burning stoves in the lobby area and kitchen create a wonderfully romantic atmosphere for cosy evenings together.
Room(s) and facilities
- Max. 8
- 150 m²
- Pets and dogs permitted
- Smoking not permitted
- staircase
- TV available
Living room
- Cable/sat TV
- Fireplace
- Cooker (2)
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Mirror
- Shower
- Wash basin
Other rooms
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Other rooms
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Travelling with Kids can be marvellous a laugh, as you discover the arena, open their minds and recognise that it is your turn in I discovers some amazing apps and games that can make your travelling joyful so you just need to download those app on your android phone and just play it and game it to your kid. These are some cartoon type kid's android's apps
Here are Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Endless Alphabet – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
A troupe of colourful monster's train children the alphabet in this app, that's complete of humour and charm. Kids shape phrases through dragging letters into place, earlier than watching comical animations acting them out.
Me comics – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Launched earlier this year by means of British start up made in me, that is a set of digital comics from brands including Disney, the beano and transformers. Kids can study and document their own voice narration. Note: the comics are sold as in-app purchases to dad and mom, so you'll want to buy some earlier than heading off on a ride.
Tosca mini – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Tosca mini is a splendidly open-ended app from publisher toga Boca, which gets youngsters to create their very own characters the use of hues, stamps and tactile touchscreen controls. Best for journeys, in particular while mother and father are placing creative challenges for kids to finish.
Minecraft – pocket version – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Possibilities are in case your toddler is one of the tens of millions playing Minecraft, this'll already be at the pill that they use most usually. If no longer – or if they may be new to Minecraft's charms – a protracted experience is just the thing to arise to speed on crafting, mining and scuffling with matters that pass boo within the night.
Petting zoo – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
This marvellous app from developer fox and sheep has apparently been downloaded more than 1m times, and for that reason deployed on some of journeys already. It's a chain of interactive animal animations through illustrator Christoph knifeman, geared up to be stretched, flipped and wobbled by using youngsters' swipes.
Mr sheng's paper zoo – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
A zoo populated totally by means of paper animals created origami fashion is a fantastic concept (properly, till it rains, glaringly) – and it is also the theme of this engaging game. Kids fold together animals, then preserve them glad through playing with them and buying virtual add-ons – the twist being that there are no in-app purchases, in order that they earn thru playing, not paying.
Tynker premium – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Something greater academic, right here, and nicely timed beforehand of the introduction this September of programming to the British instructional curriculum at an earlier age. Tynker ambitions to introduce youngsters to coding thru fun exercises, with its maximum recent update adding a sandbox mode for youngsters to make their personal video games.
Justin's World – Jig songs – Kids Cartoon Android App and Games
Justin fletcher is one of the most recognisable faces on British kid's television, and he is also fronted a chain of apps inside the closing year. This one blends track with jigsaws, as youngsters remedy the virtual puzzles, then watch Justin sing songs which include antique MacDonald, twinkle twinkle and the grand old duke of York. Nicely finished, despite the fact that the earworm dangers for mother and father on an extended journey are excessive…


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On the panel, AntiKaiser Productions was represented by Aaron Matthew Kaiser (Producer), Taylor Richards (Lead Animator), and David Lee (Background Artist). They were joined by 3D animators Sam Chen and Rob Cozzens, who were each promoting their own projects.
In addition to character designs, AntiKaiser Productions also presented production storyboards and illustrated their background selection process by placing artwork of Dr. von Kaiser on various background styles, from two-dimensional toon-shading to realistic three-dimensional texturing and a couple of steps in-between. "We're leaning towards placing the two-dimensional characters on a three-dimensional, cell-shaded background," said Lee. "That style really seems to fit the 'Dr. von Kaiser' universe."
Kaiser expanded by saying, "One of the reasons we are looking at going this route is because it will save us time and money in the long run. Granted there is some additional setup time to complete the modeling, but once Dr. von Kaiser's lab is created, it is done and we just plug it into the scene and move onto the next set piece."
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Hold onto your weaves, top models, because the fierce is about to explode! Guess who just got her Tyra Beauty "BeautyTainer" Starter Kit? This bitch!
Before signing up, I gave you my review of two products that I picked up at a vendor show: the Smoky Smize eyeshadow palette ($39.00) and the Super Smize eye highlighter pencil ($18.00). I gave you my honest, unapologetic review of those products, and I still stand by it 100%. Just because I signed up to sell the line doesn't mean I'm going to turn into an infomercial – y'all deserve better than that! Even though I felt those products were a bit overpriced, I was impressed enough with the quality that I wanted to know more; since Tyra beauty has relatively low startup costs, I decided to get signed up so that I could "stay and play" with a deeper level of engagement as an Independent BeautyTainer. I'm still going to give you my unvarnished opinion on all of the products I try – and this seemed like as good a time as any! For more information or to investigate the products a little more, head on over to My Tyra Beauty Website.
First, a bit about the line: the Tyra Beauty line is centered around contouring. Unless you've been living under a rock or on Mars, you've probably heard about contouring as it has been the beauty world's absolute obsession for the last few years. At first it seemed like a trend that might come and go, but as more lines commit to entire product collections dedicated to this art it's momentum seems to be continuing without slowing down. As I pointed out in this post, contouring isn't anything new – in fact, it uses principles that have been part of theatrical makeup for at least the last hundred years or so.
The concept is pretty simple: if you are standing with a light source shining directly at your face, what parts of your face are going to be the brightest? The ones closest to the light source. Anything that sticks out or is prominent will have light on it; anything that recedes or is less prominent will be in shadow. Knowing this, you can use light and dark shades to "sculpt" the face, making areas look less prominent by adding shadow or more prominent by adding a shimmer or highlight.
Two Minute TyOver:
Enter the first of our Tyra Beauty products: the 2 minute TyOver (Banks' rather precious term for a makeover). This two piece kit comes in 2 shades (soon to be 3!) for $35.00. You get your choice of shades of Sculpt in a Stick (available in Light, Deep, and soon Deeper Than Deep – can be purchased separately for $25.00) and the universal highlighting shade (Sin-sational City) of Light in a Stick (also $25.00 separately). I was really expecting to be unimpressed by these – I use thick theatrical foundations and I figured there was no way this would have a place in my show makeup. Once I got my testers, though – Dayum! I was actually surprised by how creamy they were and how gorgeously they blend. The problem with the foundations that I use for contouring is that as I am applying them they can sometimes create these hard lines that no matter how much you blend seem to draw product right to them. Because of some work travel, I don't have another show or appearance until March 19, but I am definitely going to bring the testers with me to see how they work with my usual show makeup. I figured these products would be a good fit for everyday makeup, but if these can be recommended to my drag sisters then I'm doubly excited! Stay tuned for more on that…
Note: I've included several videos in this post that I made with my cellphone. I'm just barely dipping my toes in here, so I know that the quality isn't great, but I think it's more fun to actually show the products than just talk about them. Hopefully you like them and maybe even find them informative.
Cheek in a Stick:
The Cheek in a stick blush works exactly like the Sculpt in a Stick and Light in a Stick products: it's a creamy formula that you paint on where you want it, and then blend it in. Just like the other two, it's a fantastically blendable formula available for $24.00. I love this one, but I'm not overly thrilled about the color selection. Peaches for Eaches is a nice coral-peach with gold shimmer, but the only other shade, Sexy Hot Flash, is a darker berry color that doesn't really have the same pop. I appreciate that Tyra Beauty is focusing on its core line rather than chasing after every trend that happens along (this leads to more consistency for both customers and sales reps!), but it seems like Tyra is creating a color line that works extremely well with her carmel-y coloring and not necessarily for a wider range. Most of the shades are pretty universal, but definitely work better if you like and can wear warm tones. There are no blue-toned colors at all! I'm hoping that they add at least one or two other colors to this product to help build out the line.
Lip Model and What Lipstick?:
The lip products are sort of a mixed bag for me, though I think they are both really good quality. As a drag queen, the obvious winner for me as the Lip Model pencils; What It Takes is a gorgeous hot pink with lots of silver glittery sparkle and I immediately had to place a follow up order for Hater Blocker, a bright red with gold glitter. I've been testing out What It Takes, and I love it – and I almost never even like chunky lip pencils, let alone LOVE them! These are definitely not for the faint of heart though – the color is super bright and the glitter is intense! They are available for $26.
The What Lipstick? hits the other end of the spectrum: they are meant to be a semi-matte finish with no sparkle or shimmer and come in four shades: Younger Man (sort of a browned red), Ask For A Raise (a reddish plum), Do You, Girl! (a beige nude), and Show Some Cleavage (a muted pink). They retail for $24.00. They go on super smooth, the application is a dream. I'm just not excited by the colors. Those of you who like a more everyday look (read: you don't want to look like a technicolor drag queen!) will probably love them, because they are a good quality lipstick, but I live for some pearl, some glitter, some duochrome, something!
This spring, Tyra Beauty is launching a new 4-piece lipstick line called Smooch as Silk, and there are two colors that are already on my shortlist! No word yet on when they will hit the site, but you can count on hearing from me when they do!
Oops! Liner:
I tried to get a video of this product…and failed miserably. First I ran out of recording time on my phone (I'm just starting out, so I'm not sure how that even happens?!). Then I knocked over the camera while erasing the liner. Next, I started sneezing uncontrollably. After 5 attempts to get the video with various mishaps, I eventually gave up. I'll try again another time (because I really do think you have to see it to believe it!) but for now I'll just pop this down here – it's cheesy and fun!
The Oops! Liner ($24.00) is one of the products that really drew me to signing up to be an Independent BeautyTainer. I've all but given up on liquid liner because I mostly just end up making a damn mess! But the corrector allows you to go back and shape up your line and remove any smudging or misplaced lines. I do recommend that you let the liner dry before using the corrector; I used my corrector pen when it was still wet and I noticed that the corrector got a little murky, and I had to run over the back of my hand a few times to get the liner residue out. Also, it's just for sharpening and correcting – little things! Don't plan to use it to remove your entire swath of eyeliner, 'cause that way lies tears and disappointment!
Smack My Fat Lash Mascara:
It's a good mascara, but I have yet to find anything that I feel works as well as Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. Sorry 'bout it. If you have tried to the Too Faced and feel like it's a little too much for you (again, I'm always having to remember that not everyone wants to look like an enormous drag queen!) then definitely give this mascara a try. The idea is similar to other fibre mascaras like Younique's CD Lash or Blinc's mascara "tubes." It lengthens and thickens at the same time. I recommend that you keep a spoolie brush handy to comb through after applying just in case it gets clumpy or overapplied. At $24.00, it's definitely a strong competitor to other mascaras in the same price range like Benefit's They're Real mascara or Buxom's mascara, but you'll want to try it out to see if you get the effect you are looking for.
One of my gripes about the starter kit was that you didn't get to pick any of your colors. You pick your Sculpt in a Stick shade (Light or Deep – or in my case, since I got the bigger package, both) and then they send an assortment of products coordinated to that shade or shades. Now of the 6 shades that are available for Eyes in a Stick ($24.00), the one I had the least interest in was Once You Go Brown so of course that would be the color that I got in my kit. These products are a nice basic cream eyeshadow pencil. On the plus side, it blends just as smoothly and evenly as the face products. On the con side, it's still a cream eyeshadow. I personally have a hard time working with creams; even if I use them, I still end up adding in powder shadows to help set them. I've got two more shades coming: TyTy's EyesEyes, a gorgeous hazel green, and Blold, a black with gold glitter combo. Maybe these will win me over more than the chocolate tone of Once You Go Brown, but for now I'm not really convinced. If you love cream shadows, and if you like the way the face products blend, you'll probably want them in every damn color but if you're a powder shadow aficionado, don't expect these to win you over – find a tester to play with before you commit.
Pop! It Clean Makeup Wipes:
OMG, you guys – I never thought I would be writing about how much I love a makeup wipe. Seriously. Never. But these makeup wipes are definitely one of the high points of my starter kit; the gimmick of popping them open is fun, but once that wears off you've actually got a really good makeup wipe in your hand. Here's a video I made of opening up the packaging (and though I forgot to mention it, the plastic containers are 100% recyclable!):
I know I probably shouldn't be geeking out as much as I am about this, but I can't help it. Do you know how many packages of makeup wipes I've thrown out because the seal gets old and stops adhering and the pack dries out?! And yes, I know you can just add water but I've done that and I swear they are never the same again. And what is also great is that these little cloths actually work! Here's another video I made where I put them to the test with quite a few products from several different companies that all disappear lightning fast with a one of these cloths!
At 12 for $12.50 or 24 for $20.00, they might be a little expensive for every single day use, but I'm excited to give these a try with my show makeup. When I'm scrubbing down at the end of the night, it usually takes me 5-6 clothes from the packages I buy at forever 21. I'm betting that I can take off a whole show face with only 2 of these Tyra cloths. If you like them and feel they are worth it for everyday use, then by all means! But you could also add them to your options, maybe using them for occasions where you use a heavier application or where you use more pigmented products that make your regular removers struggle. You don't have to be all or nothing!
That goes for everything in the Tyra Beauty line – they are made to give you a basic line that will allow you to create whole gorgeous looks with just a few products, but the products themselves also "play well with others." You can work one or two of the products into your routine or experiment with them as you see fit. If you like them, you can always try out others or find different ways to use them. Makeup is supposed to be fun, people! Play!
As an Independent BeautyTainer, you can be sure that I'll be posting more about the products and any specials that come up but don't worry – I'll always give you my honest opinion and try to give you as much information as possible. If you ever have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you are looking for a new cosmetic product to meet a specific need, I'd love to help and that may or may not mean a product from Tyra Beauty. I'm not going to try to just sell you something to make a quick buck. I love all kinds of makeup and that won't ever change. Expect me to be as candid and honest as I always have been! In fact, that's my real goal with selling Tyra Beauty – I want to put any money that comes in back into the site, buying new and different products to review, products to give away, etc.!
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Truck Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel Causing Turnpike Crash
Early last week, traffic on the Maine Turnpike near Farmingdale came to a virtual standstill following an incident in which a tractor-trailer driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing his vehicle to collide with a guardrail, according to officials from the Maine State Police.
Duncan MacPhee, of Prince Edward Island, was named as the driver of the vehicle, and neither he nor his lone passenger sustained injuries in the crash.
Incident responsible for delays
Witnesses and traffic officials reported that traffic on the affected stretch of the Turnpike was delayed for approximately 10 hours due to the collision involving a semi truck carrying a load of french fries. Crews immediately set to work removing debris and replacing over 100 feet of damaged guardrails. The incident produced backups on both north and southbound sides of Interstate 95, with traffic being reduced to a single lane for a significant portion of the morning.
Crash underscores dangers of drowsy driving
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland reported that MacPhee did indeed fall asleep at the wheel of his vehicle, a phenomenon responsible for an alarming number of commercial trucking accidents each year. Though it is unclear whether sleep apnea or other sleep-related disorders played a role in this particular incident, the problem of truck drivers falling asleep while operating their rigs has garnered increased attention in recent months.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed a rule which would require individuals in safety-sensitive positions within the transportation industry to undergo testing for obstructive sleep apnea which can lead to situations precisely like the one that occurred on the Maine Turnpike. Regulations of this type would serve to bolster existing rules concerning the number of hours truck drivers are permitted to be on the roads in between rest breaks.
Liability in commercial vehicle accidents
Though no injuries resulted from this particular crash, it is important to note that such events do not always have such happy endings. Sadly, it is all too common for innocent individuals with whom big rigs share the road to suffer life-changing injuries and even death due to the negligence of motor carrier personnel.
When tragedies of this nature occur, it is critical that victims and their families realize that the legal system provides them the opportunity to seek accountability as well as monetary compensation for their losses.
Liable parties may include:
Owners of trucking companies
Contractors responsible for maintaining the vehicle at issue
Suppliers of truck components and equipment
Truck manufacturers
Freight loading companies
It is important to keep in mind that those who own and operate commercial transportation enterprises may in fact be held liable for the acts and omissions of those they have in their employ. The key in any case of this type is for victims to align themselves with a seasoned truck accident attorney who can conduct a comprehensive investigation of the facts and determine who is to blame for the harm sustained.
Seasoned advocacy for victims across Maine
Since 1976, the personal injury attorneys of Hardy Wolf and Downing have been committed to pursuing and protecting the rights of injury victims across Maine. Decades of experience have given us unique insights into the challenges and struggles facing those who have been harmed by the negligence of others, and we stand ready to fight for justice and maximum financial compensation.
If you have been injured in a commercial vehicle accident and wish to learn more about how we can help, contact us at 1-800-INJURED.
- Centralmaine.com, Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on Interstate 95 near Augusta, http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/05/02/tractor-trailer-crash-snarls-traffic-on-interstate-95-in-farmingdale/
- National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Large Truck Crash Causation Study, http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810646.pdf
- U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Railroad Administration, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Details/L17364
- Washington Post, Government considers sleep apnea testing for bus drivers truckers, rail workers, https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/government-considers-sleep-apnea-testing-for-bus-drivers-truckers-rail-workers/2016/03/08/f01d5c1e-e541-11e5-b0fd-073d5930a7b7_story.html


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|An example of real object replication.
You can see how this process could be used to duplicate your favorite toys, but if any of you are scientists, you could use this technology to create exact replicas of fragile artifacts to display in museums.
But how does it work?
There are many ways to 3D scan an object, some are more expensive, some are faster, but it all depends on your object's shape and size.
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Here came the Microsoft's Kinect. People saw the opportunity right away and hacked it into a 3D scanner. The more Kinects you connect together, the more detailed images you get. I would like to share two videos I found that produce 3D images using kinect. The first one also demos what you can do with a 3D printer:
The second one demostrates a DIY Kinect-powered turntable, which I thought was kind of cool.
There are more and more useful Kinect hacks which you can find on Youtube and which will definitely blow your mind.
All in all, 3D scanning is a very useful technology, not just in object replication, but also in medicine. 3D scanners can help doctors see the detailed insides of your body (brain, heart, etc.), or pregnant women to see their unborn children in 3D (3D ultrasound).


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Around the World
This page has materials on investment policy specific to a country or region. Content is currently available for the following countries or regions.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
APEC Investment Experts' Group (IEG)
The Investment Experts' Group was established by the APEC Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI) in 1994 to develop a set of Non-Binding Investment Principles (recently updated in 2011) to serve as a guide for further investment liberalization. It continues to assist the Committee on Trade and Investment with its efforts to encourage and facilitate free and open investment in the region.
The IEG is comprised of experts on investment and officials responsible for investment policies in all APEC member economies. In addition to making policy recommendations and developing policy resources, the IEG collaborates with other business organizations to create opportunities for the private and public sectors to exchange views on investment issues.
Recent Projects and Resources
Event Video and Transcript- APEC: Challenges & Opportunities of Infrastructure Investment - 2013
The Center for Strategic and International Studies' (CSIS) Scholl Chair in International Business, the National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (NCAPEC), and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) are pleased to have hosted a joint conference on infrastructure investment in the APEC region. Two panels of regional experts and practitioners provided critical assessments and insights into the benefits of infrastructure investment and the challenges that businesses face in the region.
- APEC Best Practices Guidebook on Dispute Prevention- 2011
The APEC Investment Experts' Group developed a guidebook that highlights several mechanisms that a number of APEC Economies have in place to facilitate pre-court investor dispute settlement.
- Update of the APEC Non-Binding Investment Principles (NBIP) – 2011
In 2011, the APEC Investment Experts' Group updated the set of Non-Binding Investment Principles that it was established to create in 1994. The updated principles are designed to demonstrate APEC's commitment to promoting investment and addressing challenges posed by a rapidly evolving business environment
EU-China Relations: 2015 and Beyond - March 2015
In 2011, BUSINESS EUROPE launched an in-depth examination of the EU-China Relationship in its report Rising to the China Challenge. Its new study, EU-China Relations: 2015 and Beyond, released earlier this month reviews the original 2011 report and examines the current state of EU-China relations in regards to current trade and investment negotiations.
- New Realities in the US-China Investment Relationship - April 2014
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce & Rhodium Group
The report details a "major shift" in the flow of investment between the U.S. and China. According to the report, annual Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. has surpassed the U.S FDI in China, and stresses the need for "timely Chinese investment liberalization" and support for an "open investment regime." Additionally, the report offers suggestions to U.S. and Chinese leadership on the most mutually beneficial way to handle the changed FDI flow relationship.
- From International to Interstates: Assessing the Opportunity for Chinese Investment in U.S. Infrastructure - October 2013
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The report identifies the benefits and complexities of pursuing such investment opportunities and provides practical advice for potential participants. It goes on to show that investment opportunities are available but achieving them will be a serious challenge.
- China's Approval Process - October 2012
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The report includes a detailed analysis of China's inbound FDI approval process and discusses implications for U.S. companies related to market access, national treatment, and transparency in China.
- The Employment Impact of Chinese Investment in the United States- September 2012
Author: Thilo Hanemann and Adam Lysenko, Rhodium Group
This article demonstrates the enormous job-growth potential of Chinese investment in the U.S. economy. The authors examined 600 examples of Chinese FDI in the United States from 2000-2012.
- The Faces of Chinese Investment in the United States - July 2012
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Asia Division
"The Faces of Chinese Investment in the United States" contains practical information from chairmen, CEOs and other top executives of Chinese companies that have already been successful in the United States. The report highlights companies both large and small, state-owned and private, and manufacturers and service providers that have invested in different locations across America.
TTIP, Investor-State Dispute Settlement, and the Rule of Law - December 2015
Peter Chase, Vice President of European Affairs (Brussels) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, published a primer for the Martens Centre on what the Investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) is and its role in keeping the rule of law in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The primer seeks to return the ISDS conversation, which has been skewed by unsubstantiated concerns, back to basics and reinforce its necessity in the TTIP agreement.
BDI Releases Assessment of Investment Protection in TTIP - December 2015
BDI previously released their assessment of the EU Commission's negotiation proposal on the reformed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) investment chapter. Now available in English, BDI agrees with many provisions set forth by the EU, but states some portions need substantial improvement if the TTIP is to serve as a model for future trade agreements.
BDI Releases New Background Paper in Support of ISDS and IIA's - October 2015
BDI released a new paper titled "International Investment Agreements and Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Fears, Facts, Faultlines," supporting the inclusion of International Investment Agreements (IIAs) and the inclusion of investment chapters, especially investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism, in said agreements. The paper covers 10 major areas of concern voiced by critics, provides important data on IIAs and ISDS, and examines 10 ISDS cases several of which have yet to be decided.
BUSINESSEUROPE Assesses Proposal on New Investment Court System - October 2015
BUSINESEUROPE provided their assessment on the European Commission's proposal for a new Investment Court System proceeding a public consultation on ISDS in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). On the overall proposal BUSINESSEUROPE states that, while they support modernizing the current system, a "proper impact assessment" is needed to evaluate its effects on inflows and outflows of investment between the EU and its trading partners. Additionally, the comments address more specific areas of the proposal, like the "Right to Regulate."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Investment Protection: If It Ain't Broke, Why "Fix" It? - October 2015
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Sean Heather, Vice President of the Center on Global Regulatory Cooperation and Executive Director for International Policy, and Peter Chase, Vice President for Europe (Brussels), in response to the European Commission's recent proposal to revise the investment protection regime in international trade agreements such as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), posted a blog defending the necessity of including Investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism in such agreements. The blog discusses key concerns with the new proposals, as well as several points on ISDS missed during the European debate.
MEDEF Releases ISDS Views - June 2015
MEDEF International - Europe last month released it recommendations for reform for the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism. In their position paper, MEDEF lays out the reasons why it supports including an ISDS chapter in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), and expands on it recommendations for reform, such as the need for more transparency and clarity on the scope and standards of protection. The condensed version of the MEDEF's recommendations is avaialble here.
BCCD Releases New TTIP White Paper - June 2015
Last month, the British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark (BCCD) released a new white paper in their Business and Political Series following the its successful public debate in Copenhagen on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in April. This paper, titled "A Balancing Act: TTIP's Investment Protection and ISDS," recaps the themes and discussions examined during the April public debate.
BUSINESSEUROPE Sends Letter in Support of ISDS - March 2015
On March 13, BUSINESSEUROPE sent a letter to Gianni Pittella, President of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats (S&D), Bernd Lange, Member of the EU Parliament, Commissioner Malmström, and all INTA MEPs in regards to the S&D Group's recent stance against including ISDS measures in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). BUSINESS EUROPE states it regrets the S&D Group's position and provides reasons why ISDS inclusion is necessary for a robust TTIP agreement.
BUSINESSEUROPE Position on ISDS - February 2015
Earlier this month, BUSINESSEUROPE released an overview of their position on including ISDS measures in bilateral investment treaties. In this paper, BUSINESSEUROPE outlines key facts about ISDS provisions, address common questions and misconceptions, lay out areas of improvement, and finish with an assessment of recent developments.
EU Commission ISDS Consultation Report Published - January 2015
Last month, the EU Commission has published its analysis of its public online consultation on investment protection and including investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) measures in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The nearly 150,000 replies received over the 3 month consultation show overall that many citizens, businesses, and organizations across Europe and the United States are skeptical of including ISDS measures in TTIP. Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Trade, responded to the report, "We need to have an open and frank discussion about investment protection and ISDS in TTIP with EU governments, with the European Parliament and civil society before launching any policy recommendations in this area. This will be the first immediate step following the publication of this report."
Chamber, Associations Issue Joint Statement to EU Commission on Consultation Report - January 2015
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, BUSINESSEUROPE, and several other organizations issued a joint statement in January supporting an "Ambitious and comprehensive" TTIP agreement as an important step forward to include an investor-state dispute measure. The statement was made at the time of the Commission's ISDS report. It states in part, "The inclusion of ISDS in TTIP is crucial as it will provide the means to enforce these principles via a neutral, fact-based and apolitical form of dispute settlement."
New Journal of World Trade Entry Stresses the Need for ISDS - January 2015
In "Why TTIP Should Have an Investment Chapter Including ISDS" to be published in the Journal of World Trade, Reinhard Quick sputs forth that that TTIP agreement is the ideal time to introduce reforms to ISDS that will protect FDI against "unjust interference" from the host country. Reinhard believes TTIP is a chance for the US and the EU, as two of the world's largest economic powers, to lead by example and "re-invigorate transatlantic trade and investment relations."
International Investment in Europe: A Canary in the Coal Mine? - November 2014
Global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) fell dramatically during the financial crisis of 2008, and today remain 40% below pre-crisis levels. One region affected the most by this collapse was Europe, with inward FDI flows at 75% and investment outflows at 80% below peak 2007 levels. In this paper, Michael Gestrin analyzes why the EU has struggles to recover, considers the structural factors that may play a role, and suggests policy measures to combat the EU's stagnant investment flow.
BDI Releases New Position Paper: The "I" in TTIP - October 2014
The German Federation of Industries released its most recent position paper: "The I in TTIP- Why the Transatlantic Trade and Investment partnership Needs an Investment Chapter" on the need for strong investment policy measures in TTIP. The paper outlines the benefits of international investment agreements (IIA's) and recommends policies and reforms aimed at building a strong investment agreement that will met the needs of the investor and State.
The Impact of Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in the TTIP - June 2014
The Dutch Government recently released a study addressing the pros and cons of and ISDS chapter and potential effects on Dutch industry, government, and society. The conclusion is that the risks associated with ISDS are "overstated" and can be avoided with "careful and progressive drafting" in the TTIP.
UK National Committee Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - June 2014
Perspective on the need for strong investment agreements and ISDS provisions, but also offers a rebuttle to some of the disinformation being spread by anti-business, anti-investment activists.
ECIPE Occasional Paper: Demystifying the Investor-State Dispute Settlement - June 2014
The European Centre for International Political Economy has released a paper on a recent study of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) activity over the last decade. The paper focuses on the impact of ISDS on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), identifies which sectors are experiencing ISDS growth, and the consequences should the EU bows to criticism and walks away from current Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with the US.
- BUSINESSEUROPE Releases New Position Paper on ISDS - May 2014
BUSINESSEUROPE released a position paper explaining the role of investor-state dispute settlements (ISDS) and their necessity to investment protection in all European Union bilateral investmen treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs). This paper also addresses the criticism and misconceptions against ISDS.
- BDI Releases New Repot on Investor-State Dispute Settlements (ISDS) - May 2014
In April, BDI of Germany released a report entitled "Background: Facts and Figures- International Investment Agreements and Investor- State Dispute Settlement." The number of ISDS cases around the world has been on the rise, and critics are growing evermore vocal about their fears that ISDS gives investors power to challenge state laws.
- BDI Position Paper: Protecting European Investment Aborad: A Roadmap for Improved International Investment Agreements - March 2014
- Investment Provisions in the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement - European Commission - January 2014
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment provisions in the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA). The fact sheet highlights three main areas: reaffirming the right to regulate; precise definition of Fair and Equitable treatment; and detailed language on indirect expropriation.
Factsheet on Investor-State Dispute Settlement - European Commission - October 2013
This factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) with an emphasis on how and why the EU favors its inclusion in trade agreements.
- European Union and the United States on Principles for International Investment – April 2012
CSIS Wadhwani Chair: Going to Bat for the BIT - September 2015
In this issue of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies monthly newsletter, Richard Rossow examines the progress of the U.S.-India Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) negotiations, in particular the recent response from the Law of Commission in India. The Commission states the draft model BIT would not help India's government to facilitate investment.
- BIT and Beyond - Advancing the U.S.-India Economic Relationship - December 2012
Author: Matthew Stokes & Niraj Patel, Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies, CSIS
This report, the result of a series of roundtable discussions and interviews in Washington and New Delhi, argues for the need to pursue a BIT aggressively, primarily from the U.S. perspective, and provides recommendations for ensuring success of this effort.
- US Chamber, AmCham Indonesia Release Report: Indonesia's New Path - November 2014
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Indonesia, KADIN, APINDO
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) released a new report last month entitled "Indonesia's New Path: Promoting Investment, Nurturing Prosperity." The new report offers "specific recommendations for how the newly-elected Indonesian government and foreign investors, particularly from the United States, can work together to achieve Indonesia's goals of reducing poverty and building a modern economy." The full report is avaiable here.
- Partners in Prosperity: US Investment in Indonesia - May 2014
Author: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Indonesia, USAID
Since the discovery of the Duri oil field in 1924, Indonesia and the United States have enjoyed a prosperous business and investment relationship. Despite this, the full extent of the U.S. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is still not well known. In order to fully understand the "depth and benefits" of U.S. FDI in Indonesia, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Agency for International Development Mission, and AmCham Indonesia have commissioned the Paramadina Public Policy Institute, Ernst & Young Indonesia, and Gajah Mada University to conduct a study on the "full impact of U.S. FDI on the Indonesian economy."
The Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) formally provides input into the OECD. Every year BIAC systematically engages over 2100 business representatives from 49 national business organizations from the OECD's 34 member nations to work together in 37 different policy groups.The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) represents the U.S. business community in this process. Below are recent submissions from BIAC's Investment Policy Committee to the OECD.
- BIAC Releases New Paper on Importance of Investment Agreements - March 2016
- BIAC's submission to the OECD on the issue of "Investor-State Dispute Settlement" – July 2012
- BIAC's submission to the OECD on the Draft Report on OECD and National Best Practices in Competitive Neutrality – March 2012
UNCTAD Releases World Investment Report - June 2017
The new report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) investigates the effect that digital is having on global investment patterns and reveals the top 100 digital multinational companies and their impact. Digital multinational enterprises (MNEs), such as Internet platforms and electronic commerce (e commerce) and digital content firms, are expanding at a dramatically faster rate than other multinationals.
UNCTAD Announces Investment Policy Hub
The Investment Policy Hub is an initiative by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE). It provides stakeholders in the field of investment policymaking an interactive platform where they can stay up to date and discuss the latest developments within this area.
UNCTAD Releases Periodic Report - October 2015
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a new Investment Policy Monitor periodic report by the UNCTAD Secretariat. The report, published in October, covers the latest in foreign investment policy updates and news, with country by country information, at both the global and national levels.
UNCTAD Releases Issue Note on ISDS - June 2014
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released an IIA information note on the patterns of ISDS activity between the United States and the European Union. The report lays out a summary of ISDS activity between the US and EU, including the number of cases, diversity of disputes, and the settlements rendered.
UNCTAD World Investment Report - June 2013The most recent annual investment report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, entitled "Global Value Chains: Investment and Trade for Development," provides in-depth analysis on global investment trends, regional trends in FDI, a summary of recent policy developments, and a breakdown of global value chains and their role in today's international economy. Notable highlights include a continued decline in FDI in 2012, as well as a shift in direction as, for the first time ever, developing economies absorbed more FDI than developed countries.
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Get up-to-date election returns as they are released at Wilson Election Central in the Aug. 2 Wilson County General Election and state and federal primaries.
The release of the heavily redacted FBI application for a FISA warrant to wiretap on Carter Page, a former Trump foreign policy advisor, fell with a thud in the mainstream media. For one, it was released on a Saturday when the fewest number of eyeballs were watching. The normally sensationalized headlines that greet news of the Russian investigation were absent.
A mission team of 17-18 people with Providence United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet plans to stay in Haiti for a few extra days after their scheduled flight Sunday was cancelled due to violent protests that erupted last weekend in the capitol Port-au-Prince and the northern city of Cap-Haitien.
Even as he reached a critical moment in his diplomatic efforts with North Korea and celebrated the release of a prisoner from Venezuela, President Donald Trump spent much of Memorial Day weekend tweeting angrily from the White House about the media and the Russia investigation, continuing his strategy of trying to delegitimize the probe that has consumed him since his election.
Subtropical storm Alberto, slowly strengthening as it draws closer to the Gulf Coast, set off new tropical storm warnings stretching just north of Naples up past the tip of Florida's Panhandle on Sunday night.
The annual Honoring America's Flag event will return to Mt. Juliet for Memorial Day weekend.
The tariffs are a response to a complaint to the U.S. Department of Commerce from a hedge fund-owned paper producer in Washington state, which argues that its Canadian competitors are taking advantage of government subsidies to sell their product at unfairly low prices. The tariffs, imposed in January and increased in March, are not permanent yet. But newspaper publishers are bracing for another blow to an industry that has shrunk with the loss of advertising revenue to the internet.
State Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, introduced equal-pay legislation each year since he was elected in 2014, and said securing equality for all workers is the right thing to do.
The agreement settled allegations that Amazon committed nearly four thousand violations of the "Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act" – dating back to 2013 – for selling and distributing imported pesticide products that were not licensed for sale in the United States.
Interesting, isn't it, how the Parkland shooting remains in the headlines weeks after it happened, and the Vegas shooting, which killed more than three times as many people, faded away in days. What's different about this shooting?
WASHINGTON (TNS) - The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant defeat Monday, turning down the administration's plea for a quick ruling on the president's power to end special protections for so
Updated Feb 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Naturally, anytime there's a shooting the emphasis is going to be on the gun. It's funny how the object of the murder is never the issue when it's not a gun. When there's a stabbing, the target is never on the knife. When some crazy person runs people over in a vehicle, the focus is never on the vehicle. Let me demonstrate why the issue here should not be guns. Then we'll move on to the real problem.
House Speaker Beth Harwell, R-Nashville, will attend the White House Conference on Rural Prosperity with state and local leaders Tuesday in Washington.
A shooting at Marshall County High School in western Kentucky, about 160 miles northwest of Lebanon, killed a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl and wounded 12 others, according to Kentucky State Police.
Matthew Morton, a research fellow with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, said through a large national phone survey, researchers found that 1-in-10 young adults, between 18-25 years old, was homeless at some point during the last 12 months.